Special Education Assistant (Full-time w/benefits)

Central Bucks School District; Buckingham Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time with benefits

Job summary

Central Bucks School District is seeking a Special Education Assistant - Instructional for Buckingham Elementary School for the 2026/2027 school year. The role is full-time with benefits, with hours 8:30am to 3:50pm and a 30-minute unpaid lunch.

Compensation is $20.84 per hour. Requirements include a minimum of two years of college coursework or an Associate Degree preferred, and a high school diploma or GED at hire. Training will be provided; ability to work as part of a team is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years college coursework or Associate Degree preferred.
• High School Diploma/Transcripts or GED equivalent required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Support students' IEP goals in both special and regular education settings.
• Work as part of a professional team and follow directions from staff.
• Utilize crisis prevention techniques when needed (possible restraint as last resort).
• Training provided via Central Bucks School District (CBSD).

Skills

Team work

Good judgment

Prioritization

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Associate degree preferred

High school diploma required

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Central Bucks School District

Special Education Assistant (Full-time w/benefits) JobID: 7991

• Position Type: SUPPORT STAFF/ Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted: 10/29/2026
• Location: Buckingham Elementary
• Date Available: TBD
• Closing Date: 05/30/2027

POSITION: Special Education Assistant - Instructional Full-time/Benefits

LOCATION: Buckingham Elementary School

AVAILABLE: 2026/2027 School Year

HOURS: Full-time/10-month/ Exact hours: 8:30am - 3:50pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch

COMPENSATION: $20.84* p/hr

DESCRIPTION: Perform a wide variety of duties in support of student(s) individualized education programs in both specialand regular education settings as directed and supervised by a professional staff member. *If student toileting is required, additional $1.25 per hour will be added to base pay. Must work as a team member and exercise good judgment, prioritize tasks and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Candidates must have patience and enjoy working with children. All other duties as assigned. Utilization of crisis prevention techniques/strategies (including possible restraint as a last resort) with students who require such in their IEP. Training will be provided via CBSD.

REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 2 years college course work or Associate Degree preferred. High School Diploma/Transcripts or GED equivalent required at time of hire (the minimum). Must work as a team member, exercise good judgment, prioritize tasks, effectively communicate with both students and adults and be a positive role model for students.

Physical Requirements: Ability to work in a school setting for extended periods, including but not limited to sitting, standing, bending, reaching, walking, talking, hearing, climbing stairs, and lifting to 20 lbs.

• Some assignments may require lifting excess of 50 lbs. while assisting students with specific personal care needs, or restraint

All employment is provisional for 90 days as required by ACT 168 of 2014, enacted December 22, 2014. IF YOU ARE A NEW HIRE WITH CBSD, you must complete the ACT 168 INQUIRY FORM which is included in the New Hire Checklist. See details and instructions on the Inquiry Form.

EOE